Chapter 2

Athena walked alongside Travon into the sleek living room of the Silver Moon Pack's estate. The estate was a beauty, but she barely noticed because her mind was still reeling from the events of the past 24 hours.

As they entered, a woman with silver hair and piercing gray eyes rose from a couch. “Welcome, Child.” Diana brushed her chin as she inspected her like a doll on display. “You look well. I trust your flight was smooth?”

“Yes Ma’am.” She slightly bowed.  

A smug smile appeared on Diana’s face as she continued, “Good. But I must confess, in all my many years, I have never seen or heard of a wolfless, Alpha heir.” She mockingly laughed. “Well, all that has changed, Athena. As member of our family, I wanted to make it clear: your priority is to produce an heir. The sooner, the better. It's crucial for the pack's future and our legacy. Do you both understand?” She exchanged glances with both of them.

 Athena turned to Travon, but he didn’t acknowledge her or his mother's comment. Instead, without a word, he turned on his heels and walked out of the living room.

Diana immediately continued like nothing had happened, “As I was saying…you no longer need to concern yourself with pack matters, since you are now a Luna.” She handed her file of documents.

“W-What’s in here?” She stuttered.

“It’s the legal document binding your father’s company to me,as of today I am now the legal owner of--”

“No!” Athena cut in. “My father would never do this, this wasn’t a part of the treaty.” She added firmly.

“You dare call me a liar?!” Diana spat.

“My apologies, Queen Mother.” Athena slightly bowed, her voice faltering at the end, but she wasn’t finished yet, “ but I’d like to speak to my father--”

“You’re not allowed to speak with the former Alpha, as long as he is still alive, you both are considered as threats to this pack!” She said sternly. “Keep in mind that from now on, everything you will be monitored closely and reported to me and if you fail to comply, then he gets it, do you understand?”

Athena’s jaw tightened as she forced back tears,

“I said do you--”

“Yes Ma’am. I heard everything you said and I totally understand.” She said, her voice coming out in a rush.

“Good.” Diana stepped closer to her and held up her chin in a harsh manner. “Now don’t you ever dare interrupt me like that, do you understand? You're nothing more than you were married for; producing an heir. That’s the only thing, stopping me from making you a lowly maid in this pack, don’t you forget that!” She roughly let go.

“I don't expect anything extra from you.”  She continued, ignoring the tears streaming down Athena’s cold face. “just be smart enough to put on a brave face and smile through it all. That's all I have to say to you...You may leave.”

As she was escorted to her quarters by the staff, she came face to face with a young lady, coming from the opposite direction of the lobby. From her appearance and the staff hurrying behind her, Athena could tell she was someone important. Suddenly, the lady came to a halt in front of her and Athena, unsure of what to do quickly decided to introduce herself.

“Hi.” She held out her hand for a handshake. “Nice to meet you, I’m Ath--” The lady cut in, staring at her hanging hand.

“I know who you are, Athena. Everyone does…” She crossed her arms and scoffed. “You’re definitely not what I had imagined. Anyway, I’m Aria Steele, the Beta daughter and Travon’s best friend and just so you know, you’re not welcomed here, do you understand?” She smirked before walking away.

Athena couldn't say anything; there was nothing to say, so she withdrew her hand and continued moving on. As she did, she swore she overheard the two staff members who walked by say, “It's always been Miss Steele and the Alpha, she has no place here.”

Once alone in her quarters, she cried her eyes out till she eventually fell asleep into the night. She was jolted awake when a figure suddenly stormed inside through the dark. Whoever it was, knocking was certainly not something they did often. The figure's silhouette suddenly sent a shiver down her spine.

“W-Who's there?” Athena asked, her voice shaking despite her best efforts to sound composed.

“Who would dare to enter my bedroom by this time of the night? Aren’t you af—”

“Why would I be afraid of you, Athena?” A cool masculine voice interrupted, as his face became visible from the shadows and her heart sank, of all the people she expected, Travon was at the bottom of the list.

“What are you doing here?”  She asked, her face a mixture of surprise and confusion.

“It’s our wedding night, what do you think?” Travon seethed. “I'm here to get an heir, you think I'll just let you live for free without making you earn your keep? I need a child, and now!” He growled. 

He finally turned the lights turned on, and all she could see in his eyes was deep lust.

“...Travon, I－” She began to protest, but he cut her short.

“Shut up, Athena.” He murmured in a husky tone, “you have no right to deprive me tonight.” He rushed towards her on the bed. Athena heart pounded, she felt like her heart would explode as he got nearer. Quickly but quietly, he pressed his lips against hers.

She thought she would feel disgusted, or push him away, but she was surprised she to find herself enjoying it. His mouth travelled to her neck and then her chest while a small moan escaped her lips. She closed her thighs, locking him in between her legs as he climbed on top of her.

“I'm disappointed that you don't sleep naked,” he whispered breathlessly. “Taking off your clothes is going to be a hassle.” He murmured between kisses, but he broke out of the kiss anyway, and with one lust filled look at Athena, he pulled off her dress.

His eyes stared at her scared ones and then her bare chest, but he was too needy to tease her, he just needed a release. The mate bond was too strong, he had promised himself to stay away from her and somehow, here he was. He hated but couldn’t stop it.

“You’re a virgin.” He mumbled, his tone laced with a hint of disappointment. But he took his time, thrusting in little by little. Athena cried out in response, but he didn't care, her soft cries and moans motivated him further.

As soon as she adjusted and was able to accommodate his size, he slipped it out and slammed into her again. He was merciless, and upset with himself for seeing her as an option to satisfy himself but he couldn’t stop. And then, she had her first and second orgasm before he followed suit, making a release.

They quietly remained in their position for a moment, blankly staring at each other till Travon’s expression changed like a sudden realization had just dawned on him. His face flushed with guilt as he rolled off her and immediately reached for his clothes.

Athena was even more confused, but more than anything, she wanted him to stay, although she didn’t have the courage to voice it.

As if reading her mind, he said, “I don’t owe you anything, Athena.” he put his shirt back on, daring not to even look at her. “Damn it, Athena,” he growled, his voice laced with disgust. “I didn’t want this, I didn’t want you!”

Once again, hot tears ran down her cheeks as she pulled the bed covers to her chest. She was hurt but he was way past caring about how she felt.

“I’ll see you in the morning.” He murmured before leaving her in a puddle of her own squirt and tears, disheveled and exhausted.